The Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) in the US has accredited this program.
You will learn about Maria Montessori, how she developed her methodology in teaching and what her philosophy is about. At the end of this module you will have a deep understanding and appreciation of the Montessori Methodology.
You will learn how to create art and craft activities. Creative Movement plays a big part in children’s development and you will also learn to prepare many creative movement activities. This will help foster a love and understanding of the Creative Arts in the prepared environment.
You will learn the importance and value of observation in the Montessori setting. You will discover different methods of observing children and how to use your observations to assess children in your care.
This module introduces a fundamental management and leadership theory, learning how to apply Montessori principles when managing/working in a Montessori school. You will learn about general management, conducting parent-teacher meetings, communication with families, building partnerships between school & home and problem solving with co-workers and families. You will also be guided in lesson planning, record keeping, creating portfolios, and writing reports.
This module aims to help you learn how to educate parents on an understanding of Montessori and how they can continue to support their children at home. You will learn practical ideas on how to collaborate with parents to develop strong partnerships for the benefit of the children.
Our MACTE-approved trainers, Sony Vasandani & Jenny Amar, have over 35 years of combined experience teaching Montessori. We will share everything you need to know to teach your children at home or students in school in a methodical way and leave NOTHING out.
Your learning will take you through the following stages:
1. Online learning: You will have access to over 300 video presentations that you can learn at your own pace.
2. Synchronous Learning: You will meet 2-3 times each month over Zoom (1 hour sessions) to discuss your learning in depth.
3. In-Residence: You will attend a 3 weeks in residence at our center in Jakarta, Indonesia.
4. Practicum: You will do your teaching practicum in a Montessori school in your hometown.
We will guide you through all of the above.
To enroll: You will need to have successfully completed your high school certificate. There is no maximum age limit for this program.
You need to be committed and be able to travel to Jakarta, Indonesia for three weeks to do your In-Residence.
You will have access to our amazing learning portal and will be guided lesson-by-lesson through:
Video presentations
Downloadable notes
Video resources
You will be able to get in touch with your trainers whenever you need and meet for Synchronous learning session 2-3 times a month.
If you spend 60 minutes a day, five times a week, it should take you about a year to complete your online learning modules.
You then have the In-residence (3 weeks) and 400 hours (about 3 months) Practicum to complete.
You will be allowed up to 3 years to complete your entire program.
Some of your assignments require you to create your own materials. We will guide you very clearly on how to go about it .. so don’t worry about buying Montessori materials for your assignments.
Most of our students have been able to get jobs right away. Some even get jobs while they are still busy learning our program. There are so many Montessori preschools but very few qualified, knowledgeable, or trained teachers. There is a BIG gap between demand and supply.
This program is accredited by MACTE (US) and hence your certification will be globally recognized. This means you will have the competitive edge you need to work anywhere in the world.
At the end of each topic, there is a quiz to assess your understanding of the lessons. Other assignments include :
The course has the following stages:
You will need to complete all stages to get your certification.
The 120-hour in-residence will be conducted in our center in Jakarta. The next one is from the 24th of June to the 14th of July 2024. It will be held from 9:00 am to 5:30 om, Monday – Friday and half days on Saturdays.
Here is the address:
Jl. Cempaka Putih Raya No: 21
Jakarta Pusat 10510, Indonesia
On completion of all stages of learning, you will receive a MACTE certified Teaching Certificate issued by the Academy of Montessori.
Yes… your certification will be valid internationally.
The Academy of Montessori holds accredited status for its Early Childhood Montessori teacher education certification course level from the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).
PT Vidya Cemerlang Indonesia
Harton Tower Citi Hub, Unit D, Lantai 6
Jl. Boulevard Artha Gading, RT.18/RW.8, Kelapa Gading Barat, Kec. Kelapa Gading
Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 14240
